FYI,

Data: Fewer K-3 students on track in reading

Achievement in reading among students in kindergarten through third grade has declined this year, according to data from the DIBELS assessment of about 400,000 students in 41 states. The largest declines were seen in kindergarten, where 37% of students are on track but that's down from 55% the year before, and first grade with 43% on track versus 58% the prior year.

Full Story: The 74 (2/24),  K-12 Dive (2/25) 

What Kids Are Reading: 2021 Edition, by Renaissance.com has released this annual study of K–12 student reading habits. It’s geared for school folks, but applicable to library staff as well.

The all-new report is more insightful than ever before, with:

The top print and digital titles at each grade level, as well as popular books in Spanish

• Original research on student reading habits during the COVID-19 pandemic
• Diverse titles that support social-emotional learning
• And much more.

All the best,

Sharon Rawlins, MLS, she/her/hers

Youth Services Specialist for Lifelong Learning

NJ State Library

185 West State St.

P.O. Box 520

Trenton, NJ 08625-0520

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